Archives for September 21, 2017

'“Stay true to our keys, our identity. If we get down in the game, just stick with it,” he explained on a conference call with Denver media. “The Cowboys kind of went to the passing game too early. They stopped them a couple times in the running game, and they got down in points. The Broncos, man, they’re a tough group, they really are. I think you just have to keep being consistent, running your plays and you have to keep true to your identity. You can’t change because of how the game is going. They’ll make plays; they’re a good defense. They’re gonna make plays, you just have to keep at it.”'

'There’s only one way to beat that sort of defense, quarterback Trevor Siemian said Wednesday, and that’s to match the Bills' physicality. On the road, Siemian said, the Broncos must find a way to create a push up front and run the ball.'

'"… I had the chance to go against Trevor [Siemian] a year ago when I was with the Panthers [in" target="_blank"> the opening game of the year. I was impressed with him then. I continue to be impressed. He's smart. He does a lot in-between plays in terms of at the line of scrimmage. He knows where to go with the football based on coverage looks. He gets in and out of plays at the line. He's efficient. They’re very efficient that way."'

'Wright said he owns the home in the 28000 block of Lexington Way that is occupied by his mother, sister and brother.'

'"We certainly have to work on getting better separation and winning our one-on-one's," Bills coach Sean McDermott said. "That's just not the receivers, that's our backs, our tight ends, up front, we just have to do a better job of winning our one-on-one's."'

'Dareus was considered one of the top defensive tackles in the league before signing a six-year, $96 million contract extension before the start of the 2015 season but has struggled on the field since then.'

'Bills new offensive coordinator Rick Dennison held same role with Broncos previous two years under Gary Kubiak, who retired after last season. Dennison also played LB for Broncos from 1982-90, and previously served as assistant coach from 1995-2009.'

'"We need to just stay true to our keys and our identity," McCoy said. "If we get back in points and we're down, just stay with it. The Cowboys kind of went to the passing game so early because they stopped (Elliott) a few times in the running game and they got down on points.'

'"We certainly have to work on getting better separation and winning our one-on-ones and that's not just the receivers, that's the backs, the tight ends, up front, we have to do a better job of winning our one-on-ones," coach Sean McDermott said of the passing game.'

'Coleman, 26, adds depth after injuries to Marcell Dareus (ankle) and Jerel Worthy (concussion).'

'The Bills announced the signings of safety Robert Blanton and defensive tackle Deandre Coleman on Wednesday. Both Blanton and Coleman return to Buffalo after spending the 2016 season with the Bills.'

'The Bills head coach said he’s concerned about Dareus’ availability for the game Sunday. The former third-overall pick injured his ankle early in last week’s game at Carolina and came back in, but only played a total of 17 snaps.'

'The defensive tackle did not practice on Wednesday and sported a big brace to support his right ankle while doing some work on the side with the training staff. Considering the potential matchup against the Broncos, this is a tough game to lose Dareus for. One of the weaknesses of the Broncos offense is along the offensive line — specifically at left guard. It’s certainly been a disappointing start to the 2017 season for the Bills with Dareus.'

'“(Carolina) made plays last week and we didn’t,” McCoy added. “Simple as that. It is a different scheme but I do not think it makes that big of a difference. We have been doing this since camp and we know what to do, what not to do.”'

'“I think everyone’s seeing I’m back to myself and having fun again. I’m enjoying football again. It sucks at what happened, but it happened. It’s over and I’m learning from it, I’m growing, I’m developing. I’m a rookie, but no excuses. You have to keep moving forward.”'